The Patient Assistance Program at Pacific Medical Centers provides health care for low-income, uninsured patients who are not eligible for public insurance.

Patients who fall between 100% and 200% of the federal poverty guidelines are charged on a sliding scale based on income and family size.

PHPDA funds devoted to the Patient Assistance Program are earmarked for specialty services for the uninsured, patients identified as needy, and those referred by community health centers and public health clinics. Patients referred must complete a patient assistance program enrollment form. (Spanish version)

In 2009, the PHPDA provided more than $1.4 million to Pacific Medical Centers to underwrite specialty care services for the uninsured.

In 2007, prior to the System Change improvements, 42% of referrals to Pacific Medical Centers were approved and appointed.